1996 BMW 523 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 523 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 24 kg more than 1996 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | 370Z |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |